Cool MateMeaning of Ran into
To meet someone by chance.
In simple words: Met someone unexpectedly.
Ran into in a sentence
- I ran into my old school friend at the mall.
- Yesterday, I ran into my neighbor while walking the dog.
- She ran into her professor at a conference.
- I didn't expect to run into anyone at the park today.
- He ran into trouble when he tried to fix his car.
How to use Ran into
Used in casual conversations to describe unexpected meetings. Avoid in formal writing or contexts.
Grammar pattern
ran into + object
Memory hint
Imagine bumping into a friend while running away from something.
Related words
Collocations with Ran into
- ran into trouble
- ran into issues
- ran into someone
- ran into old friends
Synonyms for Ran into
- bumped into
- met
- encountered
- came across
- stumbled upon
Common mistakes with Ran into
- Confused with 'ran on' meaning to have a long duration.
- Used incorrectly with non-people objects.
- Misunderstood as a planned meeting.
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Frequently asked questions about Ran into
What does Ran into mean?
Met someone unexpectedly.
What is the definition of Ran into?
To meet someone by chance.
How do you use Ran into in a sentence?
I ran into my old school friend at the mall.
Can you give another example of Ran into?
Yesterday, I ran into my neighbor while walking the dog.
What are synonyms for Ran into?
Common alternatives include bumped into, met, encountered, came across, stumbled upon.
What words go with Ran into?
It commonly pairs with ran into trouble, ran into issues, ran into someone, ran into old friends.
What are common mistakes when using Ran into?
Confused with 'ran on' meaning to have a long duration. Used incorrectly with non-people objects. Misunderstood as a planned meeting.
How do you pronounce Ran into?
US: //ræn ˈɪntu//, UK: //ræn ˈɪntuː//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Ran into?
Used in casual conversations to describe unexpected meetings. Avoid in formal writing or contexts.